1935 Morris 10/4 Tourer

Registration No: JA 5866
Chassis No: 35/TN/49311
MOT: Exempt

• Original Two-Seater Tourer with Dickey coachwork
• Subject to extensive restoration works in 1998-1999 and full engine overhaul in 2004
• Resided in current ownership since 2007 and previous from 2000
• Offered with a history file including restoration images and Heritage Certificate

Launched in August 1932, the new Morris 'Ten' could be had in either Saloon or Special Fixed Head Coupe guises (though, other body styles soon joined the model range). Another best seller for William Morris's company, its appeal to 1930s motorists was much the same as it is for today's enthusiasts. A simple yet well-crafted design, its leaf-sprung ladder chassis was powered by a 1292cc side-valve, four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Reputedly capable of over 60mph, it came with four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes as standard. Comfortable but agile it provided affordable motoring with a minimum of compromise and plentiful charm. Progressively developed over its life span, the 'Ten' - or 10/4 as it became known, remained in manufacture until August 1938.

Manufactured in 1935, this example was supplied new by G. W. Smith & Co. of Stockport with Two-Seater Tourer with Dickey coachwork, being first registered on 13^th June that year. Finished in two-tone Green over Black paintwork with Green interior upholstery, and a Black hood, the Morris’ early history is unknown, before spending time in London and the East of England during the 1970s. Thereafter purchased by a restorer in 1998 in a reasonable condition, it was still provided with extensive restoration works during 1998 and 1999 with the Morris receiving an overhaul of the chassis, replacement ash frame and wood floor, overhauled wheel cylinders, re-wiring, new exhaust system, renewed starting equipment, an overhauled carburettor, and new running boards.

Purchased by the previous owner in 2000, he furthered the improvement of the 10/4 during his seven-year ownership, with a complete engine overhaul, brake overhaul, and refurbished differential. Entering the current ownership in 2007, the vendor has used ‘JA 5866’ on numerous trips around the United Kingdom, often covering between 1,000-1,500 miles at a time, with him informing us that the Morris has been totally reliable. Benefitting from additional enhancement while with the vendor, including a re-cored radiator in 2015, refurbished differential in 2016, new starting equipment in 2017, and fitment of electronic ignition in 2019 (the original distributor is accompanying).

Offered with a history file that comprises a BMIHT Heritage Certificate, a collection of old MOTs, numerous previous invoices, a buff logbook from the 1970s period, a photograph album with restoration images, and a current V5C document. Checked annually in the vendor's ownership by well-respected classic car specialists Shakespeare Garage, this Morris is a well-maintained example with pleasingly original coachwork.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452

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